lefty's random dog thread.

toffeenkoko · Apr 4, 2010

Originally Posted by cjones118

Yellow labs can vary in color from almost white to fox red. Labradors are one if not the most popular breed in the world, I think its very easy for someone to say that a mutt is a lab-mix.

For the food issue, you can try placing a rubber toy inside the food bowl (we use a Kong this) or you can try speading the food out on a cookie sheet. Labradors have a tendency to eat their food really fast and always seem like they are starving. From your description, he very well could be a lab

thank you for all the info! yes, that's exactly how my other pup looks like! ok, i will try your suggestions about his food. lol, we're always running out of dog food because we always have to feed him! thanks again

toffeenkoko · Apr 6, 2010

^^cjones118, thanks so much for your suggestions regarding the food. it worked with my pup.

tc!

KitAkira · Apr 6, 2010

Originally Posted by lefty

Some people will say that larger dogs subject to bloat should eat slowly to avoid ingesting too much air, but that seems silly to me. I've know people who put a chain in with their dog's food to slow down eating. I wouldn't worry about it. lefty
Putting a tin can on top of the food works as well, since it forces the dog to eat around and under the can rather than just scarfing it all down Saw a commercial today for one of those ultrasonic bark controllers and it actually advocated using it to quiet neighbor's dogs. I don't see how those things aren't illegal, if someone used one on my dog I'd go over and destroy it myself.

cjones118 · Apr 7, 2010

Originally Posted by toffeenkoko

^^cjones118, thanks so much for your suggestions regarding the food. it worked with my pup.

tc!

You're welcome!! I have done the same thing with my lab and it only seems to slow her down a little bit...

NorCal · Apr 7, 2010

So I'm in the market for an Airedale. I decided that despite the potential trouble of a dog and a child I wanted a dog and the Airedale seems right. Mid-size, trainable, hardy, smart, and of decent health. So my question is first, does anyone know of a good breeder in CA? I have contacted the breeders listed below, found randomly via google, and am willing to look in the shelters as well. Is the latter a poor idea? Any particular reason not to get a rescue Airedale? Anything I should be looking for in particular as concerns breeders, pups, or Airedales in general? The other I had considered is the Malinois. Any thoughts as how they would compare to the Airedale as a family dog? The fact that there is a local (n.CAL) breeder is a bonus. Breeders found: http://www.huntingairedales.com/huntingcompanions.htm http://www.webspawner.com/users/airedaleny/index.html http://www3.telus.net/airedales/index.htm http://www.moonlighterairedales.com/ http://www.pets4you.com/pages/fortsage.html

JLibourel · Apr 7, 2010

^Lefty can probably answer your questions better than I can, but I suspect the Airedale would make a better choice for a family companion dog than a Malinois. Malinois are extremely high-drive, high-energy dogs. They are excellent for police and similar work but too much dog for most families. (However, I have never owned a specimen of either breed.)

NorCal · Apr 7, 2010

Originally Posted by JLibourel

^Lefty can probably answer your questions better than I can, but I suspect the Airedale would make a better choice for a family companion dog than a Malinois. Malinois are extremely high-drive, high-energy dogs. They are excellent for police and similar work but too much dog for most families. (However, I have never owned a specimen of either breed.)

Thanks, Jan I had kind of come to that same conclusion. As a Cal dog man do you have any insights into breeders or resources for finding breeders?

lefty · Apr 7, 2010

The Malinois is not quite the terror everyone believes it to be - they can and do make good house dogs - but it needs a job, otherwise it will destroy your home. The same could be said for the Dale.

That first breeder, Turnipseed, is well regarded and runs a great info board: http://workingairedale.proboards.com/index.cgi? I would spend some time there. The third breeder in BC has some nice dogs and he is not that far away from you.

The Airedale is a very cool dog and a great overall companion. As to a rescue . . . a good dog is where you find him. You may be getting a crapper or a great dog that someone just couldn't handle. Keep your options open and start researching. In a month you will know a hell of a lot about the breed and begin to narrow your choices which will make your life a little easier.

Good luck.
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NorCal · Apr 8, 2010

Thanks Lefty, I think I found my new obsession to research for a while, 'Dales and hunting dogs. I'm glad to hear Turnipseed is well respected as he got right back to me and seems like a great guy. As for Airy Breeders, those dogs do look great, here is a video from their site: http://s677.photobucket.com/albums/v...=0206-2010.flv And a nice looking Deer Hound from Turnipseed's board:

toffeenkoko · Apr 8, 2010

Originally Posted by lefty

The Malinois is not quite the terror everyone believes it to be - they can and do make good house dogs - but it needs a job, otherwise it will destroy your home. The same could be said for the Dale.

lefty

yes, i agree. my dog chewed everything up when he was younger. he ate up his food bowl, his leash, his rubber toys, our chair, my cellphone's charger, my sister's bra, our lan cable and everything else he can find chewable at home. and he's not even pure bred. but he's a very nice dog, he never growl at us everytime we touch him while he's eating, unlike our lab mixed, he gets angry when someone goes near him during meal times. he's very smart too and we've never had a hard time housebreaking him.

our lab still poops everywhere!! \t

cptjeff · Apr 8, 2010

We always described our dog's favorite game as "what was this?" Come home to an indistinguishable item, try and figure out what it used to be.

Only took her 3 years or so to grow out of it.

Also, when dog trainers tell you not to give your dog things like shoes to chew onbecuase it encourgages them, ignore them. We solved shoe chewing issues by giving our dog a pair of old sneakers, and her library book facination by grabbing assorted books from the free books pile at the local used book store and keeping her toybox stocked with them. She goes through a couple per month, but sticks to the ones we give her.

lefty · Apr 8, 2010

Originally Posted by NorCal

Thanks Lefty, I think I found my new obsession to research for a while, 'Dales and hunting dogs.[/IMG]

There's a lot to research - wait until you start looking into earth dogs.

Originally Posted by NorCal

I'm glad to hear Turnipseed is well respected as he got right back to me and seems like a great guy.

Very good reputation as a straight shooter. One of those links you provided mentioned Oorang Airedales. Be a little careful there and do the research. The working dale board should have a few threads on Oorangs. Interesting history: http://baron-von-aliff.home.att.net/...an-oorang.html

Originally Posted by NorCal

And a nice looking Deer Hound from Turnipseed's board:

Nice looking dog. I have a little fascination with lurchers.

Originally Posted by cptjeff

Also, when dog trainers tell you not to give your dog things like shoes to chew onbecuase it encourgages them, ignore them. We solved shoe chewing issues by giving our dog a pair of old sneakers, and her library book facination by grabbing assorted books from the free books pile at the local used book store and keeping her toybox stocked with them. She goes through a couple per month, but sticks to the ones we give her.

As someone who owns many shoes and books, I don't think I would encourage my dog to chew either. But if it works for you.

lefty

lefty · Apr 8, 2010

I think I can out run most Neos, but this guy on his property would be tough to beat.

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nootje · Apr 9, 2010

looks like a healthier, less "typey" neo.. The type of dogs that are a joy to watch going to work

Flieger · Apr 9, 2010

I used to have an Airedale and he was a wonderfull dog. Very sociable, good around kids and very playfull up to a high age. I really bonded with this dog. Took the dog for long long walks and have great memories of his fun character. But one warning I must give you, Airedales have to be trained to listen and obey your commands more than your average dog.
Mine was also quite tempted to go out and explore the world more than we liked. He was often able to get out of the backyard using some trickery. Airedales are active dogs that like to go on long walks. You have to like that. I find it weird to see that people like owning a dog but not going for a reasonably long enough walk with the dog on a daily basis.

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